1878 Morgan Silver Dollar $1 8 Tailfeathers PCGS MS 61

1878 Morgan Silver Dollar $1 8 Tailfeathers PCGS MS 61

Collectors and investors alike will appreciate this 1878 Morgan Silver Dollar, graded MS 61 by PCGS, featuring the 8 Tailfeathers reverse. Struck in .900 fine silver with a weight of 26.73 grams, this coin represents one of the first issues of the Morgan Dollar series, authorized under the Bland-Allison Act to stabilize silver markets and promote U.S. coinage in the late 19th century.

The earliest Morgan Dollars were minted with 8 tail feathers on the eagle, despite the fact that bald eagles naturally have seven. This ornithological error was corrected later in the year, but nearly three-quarters of a million 8 Tailfeather coins were produced before the change. While considered a minor error, this reverse variety remains highly collectible and is relatively common, offering both historical significance and accessibility for new collectors.

Coin Specifications:

• Graded by PCGS as MS 61
• Made with .900 fine silver and weighs 0.7734 troy oz
• Struck by the United States Mint
• Face value of $1 USD backed by the US government
• Coin arrives inside an official PCGS holder
• Obverse: Displays the left-facing portrait of Lady Liberty with the Liberty Cap surrounded by thirteen stars. Two heads of wheat and cotton blossoms decorate her cap, and the word “LIBERTY” can be seen on the brim. Inscriptions: “E PLURIBUS UNUM”, “LIBERTY”, and the year of mintage
• Reverse: Depicts a heraldic eagle clutching a bundle of arrows and an olive branch in its talons. Inscriptions include "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "IN GOD WE TRUST," and the denomination.

Why Collectors Should Own This Coin:

• First Morgan Dollar issue with the 8 Tailfeathers reverse
• Historical and iconic design by George T. Morgan
• Affordable entry into Morgan Dollar collecting
• Strong numismatic interest in 19th-century silver coinage

This 1878 Morgan Silver Dollar $1 8 Tailfeathers PCGS MS 61 combines historical importance, collectible appeal, and classic American silver design. With its original reverse variety, it is a must-have for collectors and investors looking to strengthen or diversify their Morgan Dollar holdings. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact one of our customer service representatives.

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